Tanker hits river cruise boat in New Orleans, rescues underway

Updated on: November 13, 2026 / 3:38 PM EST / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A tanker struck a river cruise on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans Friday, partially submerging the passenger boat. Rescues were underway, officials say. Video from the scene showed the much larger boat crash into the paddlewheel cruise boat while it appeared to be docked. People were seen in the river in life jackets or standing near the railing as the other side of the ship listed further into the water.The cruise ship has up to 129 people aboard, according to CBS affiliate WWL-TV."We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi and we are in close contact with local officials and law enforcement. I am headed to New Orleans now," Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said. This is a developing story. It will be updated. In: New Orleans Mississippi River Cruise Ship